Saturday, November 26, 2011

Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Nov 26


Your host will be Maria, the Wine Ambassador of Herdade Do Esporao.









Esporao Red 2008 $25.99
Slightly opaque dark ruby red blend opens with fragrant blueberry bouquet with a hint of raspberry and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, shows some good acidity and is fruit forward. The flavor profile is a mineral infused red currant and plum blend with a hint of black pepper. The finish is dry and the medium tannins are slightly prolonged.

Esporao White 2009 $17.99
This pale yellow colored wine opens with a ripe Bartlett pear bouquet with a hint of oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and creamy. The flavor profile is an oak infused Bartlett pear with a hint of green apple. The finish is dry and pleasant.

Monte Velho Red 2010 $10.99
This dark ruby colored wine opens with a black raspberry bouquet with hints of black pepper and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and easy going. The flavor profile is an oak and black raspberry blend with hints of black pepper and black currant. The finish is dry and displays mild tannins.

Monte Velho White 2010 $10.99
This light yellow colored wine opens with a ripe Anjou pear bouquet with a hint of white grapes and wet stone. On the palate, this wine is light to medium bodied and shows crisp mild acidity and some roundness. The flavor profile is a Granny Smith apple and Anjou Pear blend with notes of minerality and spice throughout.


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